The Catholic priest who "inflamed" events leading up to a 49-year-old Hampden woman's murder on July, 11, 2018, has been removed from ministry, according to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland. Read More
“If it wasn’t tied to the ground they were buying it.” Read More
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Take a walk into history as the BDN teams up with Greater Portland Landmarks in telling Green's stunning story. Read More
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We will continue to answer questions on a rolling basis as we report on them and more come in. Read More
When it came to protecting people who are homeless from getting and spreading infection, city officials clashed with Bangor’s largest shelter, the Hope House Health and Living Center, over how to develop a strategy that was both prudent and fast. Read More
While many people own a personal greenhouse using these characteristics, the one on Mountain View Farms is the first one to be used for commercial purposes. Read More
After being cooped up for much of the last two months, there's nothing better than spending a little time casting into a local brook, river or pond to celebrate the return of warm weather. Read More
If you’re thinking of hitting the Appalachian Trail anytime soon, there are a few things you should consider first. Read More
Knotweed, which looks like bamboo but is actually a member of the grass family, is really good at reproducing. Read More
The wounding of an Androscoggin County man in Lewiston was “likely drug related” and the second shooting on Bartlett Street this week, police said Thursday. Read More
Cautious and transparent decision making from the business community can help make the reopening process safer and less worrisome for customers and workers alike. Read More
He will give $1,000 each to 220 minor leaguers as a goodwill gesture, a Los Angeles Dodgers spokesman said Saturday. Read More
Being a composer takes dedication and years of hard work to be successful. When the person in question creates something truly beautiful, all of that time and energy spent on the artistic craft becomes invaluable. The state of Maine has no shortage of local bands and musicians creating… Read More
In the past two decades, the practice of mindfulness and meditation has gone from being a spiritual practice done at ashrams in India, where it originated thousands of years ago, to the mainstream as the celebrities who tout its benefits. Read More
Certain factors in Maine make the struggle for sleep in the Pine Tree State unique. Read More
A practice that originated in Japan, forest bathing — “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese — is a form of therapy or healing that involves immersing and being present in nature. Read More
